Fuel Rod Engineer (early career)

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Fuel Rod Engineer you will participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area

You will report to the Manager, Fuel Rod Design and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation assistance within the United States is available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform standard analysis work for US and international customers, following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes while focusing on nuclear safety to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods produce and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system. This confirmation will also prevent the release of fission byproducts. Additionally, analyses will provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses.

• Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and verify standard evaluations and analyses performed by others

• Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation

• Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements

• Participate on project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects

• Identify and recommend improvements in process and tools on a continuing basis and support implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear), or related Discipline (e.g., Materials)

• 0+ years engineering experience

• Apply fundamental engineering principles

• Computer programing skills preferred but not require

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $73,000 to $80,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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